Marshall Islands Bearer Shares Deadline Approaching1 October 2018
This briefing highlights an urgent obligation applicable to the holders and beneficial owners of bearer certificates of Marshall Islands corporations.
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Thailand eases foreign exchange controls27 September 2018
The Bank of Thailand launched its latest programme of foreign exchange regulation reform in June 2017. A year later, we provide an update on the progress so far and what Thailand and foreign investors can expect in the future.
WFW advises lenders on part refinancing of SUN’R solar portfolio26 September 2018
We advised a syndicate of French banks on the €56m refinancing, arranged by BRED Banque Populaire and Bpifrance, of 30% of a solar portfolio operated by SUN’R.
Duties owed by mortgagees of ships when exercising their “power of sale”25 September 2018
Charles Buss, John Kissane and David Osborne discuss the recent English Admirality Court decision in Close Brothers v (1) AIS (Marine) 2 Limited (2) Paul Chandler.
WFW advises Commerz Real AG on acquisition of two onshore wind farms24 September 2018
Located in Germany’s Brandenburg region, the portfolio has a total installed capacity of 24 MW, comprising the three turbine Wustermark I and four turbine Schenkendöbern I wind farms.
WFW advises Teekay Tankers on sale-leaseback of six Aframax tankers24 September 2018
We advised long-standing client Teekay Tankers Ltd. on the sale-and-leaseback for six Aframax tankers, improving its net liquidity position by US$60m after the repayment of outstanding related debt.
The future is all Reit24 September 2018
Mohammed Kamal and Amy Jones take a look at the Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) landscape in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) and the wider GCC.
WFW advises Chaarat Gold on first phase of up to US$100m fundraise21 September 2018
We advised long-term client Chaarat Gold Holdings Ltd on the successful closing of the US$17m first phase of an up to US$100m convertible debt placement with both new and existing investors.
WFW advises Wielton S.A. on acquisition of Lawrence David Limited20 September 2018
We advised Wielton S.A. on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of UK-headquartered semi-trailer manufacturer Lawrence David Limited.
Blockchain, Banking and the “New Normal”20 September 2018
In the second part of this blockchain series, Neale Downes and Michael Savva examine the benefits and potential pitfalls of blockchain technology in the banking and finance industry.
Aircraft Redelivery Disputes ‘Taking-Off’19 September 2018
Marcus Gordon, Charles Viggers and Katherine Huang discuss why aircraft redelivery disputes arise and how the issues can be dealt with in commercial negotiations.
WFW advises Zahid Group on Greencells investment13 September 2018
“We are very pleased to have had the opportunity to work with Zahid Group on their direct investment in Greencells”.
